The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a plan to organize fireworks displays for Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere for residents and officials of the capital to welcome the new year.

Accordingly, Hanoi will host fireworks at 33 locations with a total of 34 launch sites, including 11 high-altitude displays and 23 low-altitude displays. The fireworks will last 15 minutes, from 0:00 to 0:15 on February 17, 2026, which is Lunar New Year’s Eve.

11 high-altitude fireworks sites combined with low-altitude and artistic fire displays include:

In front of the headquarters of Hanoi Moi Newspaper, Hoan Kiem Ward
In front of Hanoi Post Office, Hoan Kiem Ward
Coconut Island, Thong Nhat Park, Hai Ba Trung Ward
F1 racetrack area, Tu Liem Ward
Lac Long Quan Flower Garden, Tay Ho Ward
Van Quan Lake, Ha Dong Ward
Son Tay Citadel, Son Tay Ward
Land area of the regulating lake project, Thanh Tri Commune
Sports Center, Dong Anh Commune
Hoa Binh Park, Xuan Dinh Ward
Gia Lam Park, Gia Lam Commune

23 low-altitude fireworks sites include:

Southeast of Ngoc Khanh Lake, Giang Vo Ward
Den Lu Lake Park, Tuong Mai Ward
Long Bien Park, Viet Hung Ward
Dong Da Lake, O Cho Dua Ward
Cau Giay Park, Cau Giay Ward
Thanh Xuan Park, Thanh Xuan Ward
Rooftop of the 5th floor, People’s Committee of Quang Minh Commune
Quang Oai Commune Stadium
Dan Phuong Commune Stadium
Thach That Commune Stadium
Chuong My Ward Stadium
Land area for the groundbreaking of the Olympic sports urban area project, Thuong Phuc Commune
Rooftop of the 6th floor, Headquarters of Facility 3, Area 2 Defense Command - Phuc Tho, Quoc Oai Commune
Thao Chinh Sub-area, Phu Xuyen Commune (center of Nam Chinh urban area)
Ecological Lake Park, My Duc Commune
Van Dinh Commune Stadium
Soc Son Commune Stadium
Phuc Tho Commune Stadium
Green Park, Thanh Oai Commune
Mailand Hanoi City Urban Area, Son Dong Commune
Pump station area, Minh Chau Commune
Kid Bang Lang Park, Vinhomes Riverside Urban Area, Phuc Loi Ward
Phung Khoang Park, Dai Mo Ward

Hoan Kiem Lake remains one of the most popular gathering spots for residents and visitors during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Notes for watching Tet fireworks

Besides choosing an ideal viewing location, residents and visitors should keep in mind:

Select suitable transportation, as areas around fireworks sites are often restricted or closed to private vehicles.

Arrive early to find parking or prioritize public transport. Parking fees during this time may be high or even surge unexpectedly.

Consider booking seats at restaurants or hotels with good fireworks views. Early reservations and clarification of regulations are recommended.

Dress warmly, as New Year’s Eve weather is often cold and misty. Comfortable footwear such as sneakers or low-heeled shoes is advisable for walking and standing.

Safeguard personal belongings carefully, as viewing spots are usually crowded. Limit carrying expensive accessories, jewelry or large amounts of cash.

Prepare light snacks, water, tissues and devices such as power banks if arriving early.

Linh Trang